Virus

 

Was The Bubonic Plague A Virus Or Bacteria?

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It is possible to get plague more than once. How do you get plague? It’s usually spread to man by a bite from an infected flea, but can also be spread during handling of infected animals and by airborne droplets from humans or animals with plague pneumonia (also called pneumonic plague). What caused Black Death? Bubonic plague is a type of infection caused by the Yersinia pestis (Y. pestis) bacterium...

How Do You Get Epstein-Barr Virus?

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the herpes family. Related viruses include Epstein-Barr (causes glandular fever), varicella-zoster (causes chicken pox) and herpes simplex (causes cold sores). Is glandular fever an STI? Technically, yes, mono can be considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI). But that’s not to say that all cases of mono are STIs. Mono, or infectious mononucleosis as...

Is Cholera A Virus Or Bacteria?

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Cholera is a disease that causes foul-smelling diarrhea that looks like rice water. Cholera is a disease caused by bacteria that produce a watery diarrhea that can rapidly lead to dehydration. When did cholera virus start? The first cholera pandemic emerged out of the Ganges Delta with an outbreak in Jessore, India, in 1817, stemming from contaminated rice. The disease quickly spread throughout most...

What Is The Function Of An Enveloped Virus?

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Examples of enveloped viruses include ones that cause notorious diseases in humans, such as COVID-19, Influenza, Hepatitis B and C, and Hemorrhagic Fever (Ebola Virus Disease). Non-enveloped viruses do not have a lipid covering, but their effects on humans can be just as devastating. What is enveloped and Nonenveloped virus? Virus structure and cell entry Enveloped viruses enter by membrane fusion,...

What Are The Symptoms Of A Stomach Virus In A Dog?

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Chicken and rice are prime ingredients in many dog foods, and these mild foods sit well on upset canine stomachs. Plus, this bland meal is easy to prepare. All you need are boneless, skinless chicken breasts and rice. Can dogs get humans stomach bugs? YES! Recent research has found that the same Norovirus responsible for severe cases of stomach flu in humans may cause similar symptoms in dogs. Do dogs...

Was The Bubonic Plague A Virus Or Bacteria?

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Plague is an infectious disease that affects animals and humans. It is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. What was the biological source of the bubonic plague? The Black Death is believed to have been the result of plague, an infectious fever caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. The disease was likely transmitted from rodents to humans by the bite of infected fleas. Does the bacteria that...

What Virus Protection Works With Windows Vista?

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McAfee Total Protection is available in three packages: for the individual, which covers one device; the multi-device package, which covers five devices; and the household package, which covers ten devices. McAfee software is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android devices. Can McAfee run on Windows 7? McAfee Enterprise doesn’t expect to support Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008/2008...

Will Microsoft Call You About A Virus?

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Technical support scams can begin in a variety of ways. A scam most commonly begins with a cold call, usually claiming to be associated with a legitimate-sounding third party, with a name like “Microsoft”, “Windows Technical Support” or “HP Support” . Does Microsoft block computers? In fact, “Microsoft Has Blocked The Computer” error is fake – a...